Kentucky state-government AI law (SB 4): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Kentucky SB 4 (2025): An Act relating to protection of information (Acts Chapter 66)
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In brief
The Kentucky state-government AI law (SB 4) is a binding act of Kentucky (United States), issued by Kentucky General Assembly. It has been in force since 24 March 2025. Kentucky state agencies using AI, and synthetic media in election communications.
- Jurisdiction
- Kentucky (United States)
- Instrument type
- Act / statute
- Status
- In force
- Legal force
- Binding
- Issuing body
- Kentucky General Assembly
- Adopted
- 24 March 2025
- In force
- 24 March 2025
- Official source
- Kentucky General Assembly: 25RS SB 4
- Verification
- Pending review · source-linked, checked 15 Oct 2026
What is the Kentucky state-government AI law (SB 4)?
The Commonwealth Office of Technology must create an AI Governance Committee, write AI policy and technology standards, and keep a registry of generative and high-risk AI used by state agencies. Agencies must disclose when AI is used in decisions about people or businesses and report every year. The act also creates a cause of action over synthetic media in election campaigns.
Status note: Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it.
Who does it apply to?
Kentucky state agencies using AI, and synthetic media in election communications.
Kentucky state agencies and the Commonwealth Office of Technology.
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
- Risk categories
- High-risk
- AI system types
- Generative AI systemAutomated decision-making system
When do the requirements apply?
Signed 24 March 2025; effective 24 March 2025 under its emergency clause.
Dates as stated in search extracts of the official source; confirm against it.
Official sources
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Kentucky General Assembly: 25RS SB 4
Kentucky General Assembly · 24 Mar 2025 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Kentucky state-government AI law (SB 4)” [AIPT-POL-0220, record version 1, not yet verified]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0220 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: Kentucky General Assembly: 25RS SB 4, Kentucky General Assembly, https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25rs/sb4.html.
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Record version 1: Added in the October 2026 sub-national research round. Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kentucky state-government AI law (SB 4) in force?
Yes. The Kentucky state-government AI law (SB 4) is in force since 24 March 2025.
Is the Kentucky state-government AI law (SB 4) legally binding?
Yes. The Kentucky state-government AI law (SB 4) is a binding act / statute; the obligations it creates are legal requirements for the actors it covers.
Who does the Kentucky state-government AI law (SB 4) apply to?
Kentucky state agencies using AI, and synthetic media in election communications.
When does the Kentucky state-government AI law (SB 4) apply?
Signed 24 March 2025; effective 24 March 2025 under its emergency clause.
Where is the official text of the Kentucky state-government AI law (SB 4)?
The official text is published by Kentucky General Assembly at https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25rs/sb4.html (Kentucky General Assembly: 25RS SB 4). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.